Not much has gone wrong this season for the 4-1 Detroit Lions.
That all changed on Sunday.
Hutchinson went down at the beginning of the third quarter trying to bring down Cowboys quarterback, Dak Prescott(Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Detroit lost its star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson in the third quarter during Detroit’s 47-9 throttling of the Dallas Cowboys.
Hutchinson broke his tibia in an injury that was so horrific and gruesome, the FOX broadcast refused to show a replay of it.
The Lions star stayed overnight in Dallas where he underwent surgery to repair the shattered tibia.
After the game, head coach Dan Campbell gave an update on Hutchinson.
That’s tough,” Campbell said.
“You know, it was tough. And he’s in good hands right now, he’s being taken care of. He’ll stay back here (in Dallas).
“You know, obviously he’s going to be down for a while. So that’s tough, man. It’s hard when you lose somebody like him.
“But we’ll know a lot more after this and obviously wish him the best.”
All indications are that this will be the end of Hutchinson’s season.
NFL Network insider, Ian Rapoport, posted on X: “While Aidan Hutchinson’s broken tibia is obviously season-ending, the early prognosis is that being ready for 2025 shouldn’t be an issue. All things considered, that’s good news.”
Hutchinson was off to a blazing start, recording 7.5 sacks in less than five full gamesAndrew Dieb-Imagn Images
However, according to those inside Hutchinson’s inner circle, this may not be the last we see of him this season.
A source close to Hutchinson told the Detroit News that the injury “appears less severe than a worst-case scenario and Hutchinson might be able to return for the Super Bowl, should the Lions make it.”
Super Bowl LIX is February 9, 2025.
Roughly four months away.
It would be a long shot, but the fact that Hutchinson is even eyeing a possible return this year, is encouraging.
The 24-year-old was off to the best start to a season in his young career.
Hutchinson had recorded 7.5 sacks in about 4.5 games.
In other words, he was on an absolute tear.
It is a huge blow to the Lions and their Super Bowl aspirations, as they will look to rally around their fallen star.
They have a huge game on the road in Minnesota on Sunday, with the undefeated first place Vikings.
If the Lions want to reach the Super Bowl and potentially see their star defensive end again this season, a win on Sunday will go a long way.
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